Examination on Civic Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the quality of being faithful and committed to a person, group, or nation. (a) Disloyalty (b) Loyalty (c) Leadership (d) Sacrifice
2. One evidence of loyalty to the family is ________. (a) Disrespect (b) Obedience (c) Stealing (d) Fighting
3. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of disloyalty? (a) Failure (b) External enemies (c) Development (d) Lack of development
4. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is an example of ________ service to the nation. (a) Disloyal (b) Personal (c) Loyal (d) External
5. All of these are qualities of a good leader except ________. (a) Honesty (b) Transparency (c) Selfishness (d) Patriotism
6. Respect for national symbols is an evidence of loyalty to the ________. (a) Family (b) Community (c) Nation (d) Institution
7. A leader who makes all decisions without consulting others practices ________ leadership. (a) Democratic (b) Laissez-faire (c) Autocratic (d) Transparent
8. Which of these is not an area of loyal service to the nation? (a) Military (b) Law enforcement agencies (c) Voluntary services (d) Criminal activities
9. The main reason for respecting national symbols is to show ________ to the nation. (a) Disrespect (b) Loyalty (c) Fear (d) Disagreement
10. At the family level, a leader’s role includes providing ________ and guidance. (a) Disruption (b) Confusion (c) Support (d) Betrayal
11. Which of the following is an evidence of loyalty to the community? (a) Personal gain (b) Goodwill (c) Selfishness (d) Disrespect
12. A leader who allows subordinates to make most decisions with little interference from them practices ________ leadership. (a) Autocratic (b) Democratic (c) Laissez-faire (d) Dictatorial
13. One consequence of disloyalty to the nation is the presence of ________. (a) Internal peace (b) External enemies (c) National unity (d) Economic growth
14. The quality of a leader showing love for their country is called ________. (a) Dedication (b) Patriotism (c) Commitment (d) Justice
15. Which level of leadership involves the President of the country? (a) Family (b) Community (c) State government (d) Federal government
16. The correct step in showing loyalty to your family is by being ________. (a) Disobedient (b) Respectful (c) Argumentative (d) Selfish
17. Law enforcement agencies are examples of ________ services to the nation. (a) Disloyal (b) Loyal (c) Personal (d) Selfish
18. One consequence of disloyalty is a lack of ________. (a) Cooperation (b) Development (c) Trust (d) Understanding
19. A leader who encourages participation and listens to the views of others practices ________ leadership. (a) Autocratic (b) Democratic (c) Laissez-faire (d) Oppressive
20. Protecting your family from harm is an evidence of ________. (a) Disrespect (b) Disloyalty (c) Loyalty (d) Selfishness

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) What is loyalty? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three (3) ways a child can show loyalty to their family. (3 marks)
(c) State three (3) ways you can show loyalty to your community. (3 marks)
(d) Give two (2) examples of national symbols that require respect. (2 marks)

2. (a) List two (2) negative consequences of disloyalty to the nation. (2 marks)
(b) Explain one (1) way disloyalty can affect a community. (3 marks)
(c) Identify three (3) areas where citizens can render loyal services to the nation. (3 marks)
(d) What is the full meaning of NYSC? (2 marks)

3. (a) Define leadership in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) State two (2) characteristics of an autocratic leader. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between democratic and laissez-faire leadership styles. (3 marks)
(d) Give two (2) examples of leadership levels in Nigeria. (2 marks)

4. (a) Mention two (2) important qualities a good leader should possess. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why transparency is an important quality for a leader. (3 marks)
(c) Describe three (3) roles of a leader at the family level. (3 marks)
(d) What is the role of a leader at the community or local government level regarding development? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Loyalty
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Obedience
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Development
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Loyal
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Selfishness
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Nation
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Autocratic
Question 8 – ✅ (d) Criminal activities
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Loyalty
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Support
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Goodwill
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Laissez-faire
Question 13 – ✅ (b) External enemies
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Patriotism
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Federal government
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Respectful
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Loyal
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Development
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Democratic
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Loyalty